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Absolutely atrocious geometry compared to the inspired FM316. If only it had the tyre clearance, it would be the perfect gravel bike...

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i am jealous that you are in uci height category 3 and have got 14cm to play with for the aero extension rise. I was in the market for some aero extensions for my TT:ONE i had a look at the TRONE cockpit and the rise looks to be greater than the 12cm i am allowed in my UCI height category (even with 0 degree angle washers). And for that matter, most of the wattshop/fast TT copies on Ali look to cater for the triathlon crowd, since most look to be greater than 14cm rise. In any case I don't want to spend $600+ so also looked at aliexpress for cheaper options. I ended up ordering these last week in size small to (hopefully) sit within the 830mm limit from centre of BB to tip of extensions:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011547602630.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.25.5c611802Dn8qvY

and the rise doesn't look to be too great, so (again hopefully) i can adjust so for around a 12cm rise from armrest to tip.

Also ordered this adaptor plate, the seller told me it should fit the monoriser on my TT:ONE, if not will drill out correct hole spacing.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012017044344.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.30.5c611802Dn8qvY

Haha yes, one good thing with being over 190cm tall in cycling! ;) Otherwise my height just makes me rather like a sail in the wind...

Please tell me how this went with the Winow extensions! I've looked at them as well. And the adaptor plate is a good shout, been looking for something like that.

They are available to buy.

https://www.quickprousa.com/products/tri-aero-bar


Wow, thanks! Amazing how when I inquired on 21th May, I got the response "Sorry, we do not sell this item separately.". I will be in contact with them as well.

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Thanks for the tip @pandaGravel15. I did not know of these Kairos extensions, but I've had good experiences with Tideace in the past. However, I think that the Kairos is probably not good for my needs as I don't think it's UCI legal in the larger sizes. The Vision Metron TFE Evo, which the Kairos is largely a copy of, has an angle of 15 degrees for the main extension and then 50 degrees for the ski part. The Kairos is a whopping 25 degrees plus 53 degrees for the ski! Based on my calculations, the height of the extension tips would probably be well past the UCI legal 14cm from the middle of the elbow rests.

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Does anybody know who makes the TR:One aero extensions and if they are available on Ali? The dimensions and specs look excellent and, unlike Winow offerings, their length is customizable. Quick Pro USA replied to me that they can't be sold separately, while Panda Podium has yet to confirm directly from Quick.

Alternatively, if anyone knows of similar extension systems, please share! ;)

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Here's a couple photos from my bike basement! Still finalizing the fit so no bar tape at the moment.

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I bought the Mondince FM316 last fall and I've been very impressed with it. The geometry is spot on for me, I love the longer reach and steeper seattube. I now have it set up with a slammed 130mm -17 stem to get the reach even longer, and I use the Ascent Aeroo Road handlebars to get a really nice and comfortable aero position. The back end seems more comfortable than the Tideace Noah that I had before. My only issue honestly is the tyre clearance – I've been using Tufo Thundero 48mm's with 25IW wheels, and I don't really feel comfortable going any wider on the back. Maybe 50mm's could work, but I dunno. I don't think I would be comfortable using 2.1inch TB's on this bike. I don't think I _need_ any wider than 48mm, but having that option for some terrain would be great!

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Will you supply a headset cap / cover for non-integrated cockpits? I mean something like a headset cover with two holes where you can put the hydraulic hoses through but still run a standard stem/handlebar. Looking at the geometry of the XL size, I would probably need a very long (140 or even 150mm) -17° stem, and none such options are available integrated :)

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Quick Pro ER:One
« on: January 07, 2026, 03:48:11 AM »
I have a Quick Pro ER:one and I've thought about switching to a separate stem + handlebar combo (need to update my 34cm Zephyr handlebars in any case). Does anyone know if a normal FSA ACR headset would work with the bike, as it should be 52mm?

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: December 06, 2025, 10:40:13 PM »
Degree stem is that? Looking to have something sit flat and that looks flat
It's the FSA Afterburner -12° stem, very light and quite cheap. 

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: December 04, 2025, 02:38:54 AM »
Hi, congratulations on the bike, also built with top-notch components. As for the crankset, did you use a standard SRAM or a longer Wide axle? Total weight and size of the bike?

Thank you! I just weighed it at just under 8.5kg with pedals and bottle cages, the size is L. It is a Dub Wide crankset.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: December 03, 2025, 08:10:26 AM »
Looks good, how much extra room is there for bigger tyres?
I could just fit a 6mm hex key in the seatstays. Looks quite identical to what I had previously on my Tideace Noah.

Back from my first ride, easy 3h on the asphalt with a few kilometres of light gravel. Averaged 31km/h with 221W average power and 48mm Tufo Thunderos – not bad! The bike felt very good to ride, perhaps a bit more compliant in the back end than the Tideace so that's a nice plus. I really liked the more aggressive position.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: December 03, 2025, 12:19:57 AM »
Here it is built up, the LBS was super fast. No problems with the BB, paint, brake mounts etc. Clearance with 48mm Thunderos on 25IW rims (wam just under 50mm) is really great. I will ride it on tarmac this afternoon and tweak the fit a bit. Really loving how this looks, the back end and top tube is quite slender and I really like how that pairs with the bigger rubber. The Tideace Noah I had previously looked much more porky.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: December 02, 2025, 04:10:28 AM »
My size L frame arrived yesterday, will switch all the components to it soon!

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: November 14, 2025, 12:20:08 AM »
I just got a message from Mondince that my frame is now shipped. 12 days from ordering, not bad! Now it'll probably take a couple of weeks for it to arrive here to Finland.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Mondince new 2026 Aero Gravel
« on: November 05, 2025, 12:16:42 AM »
Your bike looks amazing, and the performance you report seems great as well. Can't wait to get mine! Your build is very similar to what I am transferring from my Tideace (Force XPLR 13s, similar wheels).

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